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Bayswater Beach is one of the best beaches in Atlantic Canada. A white-sand beach and a picnic area with lots of parking. Beach is supervised (July-August/STC). Outdoor barbecue grills, change rooms ... [ More Info ]

A small waterside park offering a shaded picnic stop under a canopy of pine and hardwoods. Across the road is access to Ponhook Lake, a favourite for fishing and canoeing. Located approximately 40 km ... [ More Info ]

Take a drive down Windsor Road, here you will find small communities like Sherwood and Cannan. A little less than 20 kilometres north of Highway 103’s Exit 8 lies beautiful, remote Card Lake Park. A ... [ More Info ]

A sister beach to Queensland, offering a sandy shoreline and (unsupervised) swimming opportunities. Small picnic area. Limited parking. Located east of Hubbards. If you take the walking trail which fo ... [ More Info ]

Cookville Provincial Park is a small day use picnic park located in the South Shore region. This small roadside park has picnic tables and access to the LaHave River for canoeing, kayaking and sport f ... [ More Info ]

A tiny picturesque picnic stop on a sheltered ocean cove. Located in East River, 1 km (0.5 mi) east of Hwy 103; Exit 7. ... [ More Info ]

WHERE: Ellenwood Provincial Park (starting near the boardwalk by the lifeguard station) WHEN: 1st Saturday ib July (rain date Sunday) Bike Checks start at 9:30 am with the age group wave starts at 10: ... [ More Info ]

Nestled between two lakes in the heart of southern Nova Scotia, this 114 ha (280 acre) park offers walking trails in a hardwood setting, canoeing, swimming, and camping for all those who like to enjo ... [ More Info ]

The Park's relatively flat terrain makes the 1.5 km walking trail in reach for all ages. Stroll through the traditional "Acadian Forest"-a mixture of maple, birch, hemlock, spruce, fir and pine. Stop ... [ More Info ]

Fancy Lake Provincial Park is a small picnic park on the shores of Fancy Lake in Conquerall Mills on the South Shore. The park offers a lunch stop and an opportunity for a swim in fresh water and to e ... [ More Info ]

The Friends of Ellenwood Park are a group of like-minded volunteers who enjoy the beauty and amenities of Ellenwood Park and want to share it with people in the Yarmouth area while encouraging a heal ... [ More Info ]

Geocaching in Nova Scotia provincial parks is a fun, outdoor pursuit that the whole family can enjoy. Fifteen geocaches are distributed across Nova Scotia, encouraging new and experienced Geocachers a ... [ More Info ]

A quiet place on Rickers Lake, bordering Hwy 103. Located at the junction of Hwy 3 and Hwy 103. Picnic tables scattered beneath hardwoods with view of lake. Washroom facilities. Nice place to go swim ... [ More Info ]

A new electronic entrance gate system is now in place. Campers will be charged a $3 deposit for the card. This charge will be refunded upon the return of the card when their camping stay is over. Ple ... [ More Info ]

Joined to the mainland by a short causeway, the island is typical of many of the small islands found along Nova Scotia's Atlantic coast. This quiet ocean-side campground has long been a popular vacati ... [ More Info ]

A small day-use park with a picnic area and boat launch for sea kayaking opportunities. Located on Hwy 3, about 3 km west of Queensland Beach Provincial Park. ... [ More Info ]

Port L’Hebert Provincial Park is a 71 ha outdoor recreation park located off Hwy 103 near Port Joli (about 25 minutes south of Liverpool). The site features a 2.1 km looped trail through hardwoods an ... [ More Info ]

Port Maitland Beach in the Yarmouth and Acadian Shores region offers a 1-km sand and cobble beach backed by a grassy picnic area and dunes. Watch the beach extend by 500m as the tide goes out! The pa ... [ More Info ]

One of the most popular beach parks on the South Shore. Queensland's facilities include change rooms, outhouses, and a 300m beach area. Supervised swimming (July – August/STC). Arrive early on hot sum ... [ More Info ]

Whether you want to swim, search for sea shells, or just spend the day relaxing in the sun, Rissers Beach Provincial Park offers every kind of recreational opportunity available at the seaside. This ... [ More Info ]

Located just seconds off the 103 this is the perfect stopping point on a journey down the south shore, it is one of the gate ways to Lockeport Loop, and its intrinsic beauty is representative of the ... [ More Info ]

A 2.5 km (1.5 mi) white-sand beach. The sand flat warms at low tide and then warms the incoming tide for swimming. Spectacular dune system backs the beach. Please use boardwalks and marked paths to p ... [ More Info ]

This large scenic picnic park on the ocean has tables scattered under a stand of spruce and fir and can easily accommodate group picnics. Access to cobble beach. Located near Lunenburg, 10 km (6.2 mi ... [ More Info ]

Summerville Beach Provincial Park (off Route 3 at Summerville Centre) is one of the finest sandy beaches on the South Shore. The 1-km (0.5-mi) light-sand beach is backed by sand dunes (nesting area fo ... [ More Info ]

A small lakeside picnic park beneath a stand of pine and hemlock. Relax by the shore or take a quick dip. Boat launch for canoes, kayaks or sport fishing. Located 21 km (13 mi) north of Liverpool. ... [ More Info ]

Just across the harbour from the historic town of Shelburne, The Islands Provincial Park offers a restful stop on your trip around the South Shore. Bounded by Shelburne Harbour, it offers visitors a ... [ More Info ]

Overlooking Port Joli Harbour on Nova Scotia's South Shore, Thomas Radddall Provincial Park is a nature lovers' haven. The park is just across the harbour from Kejimkujik Seaside National Park , and ... [ More Info ]